Article by Mel Ulle
Just south of South High School’s sports fields is what looks like a big metal fieldhouse. Inside and beside that fieldhouse are a bunch of tennis courts. On those tennis courts are students from all over the metro area. This is Denver Tennis Park, a 13-court treasure serving the good citizens of metropolitan Denver and beyond. I would be remiss in limiting this description solely to what’s happening onsite. The Denver Tennis Park is much more than a place. It’s a large, prolific tennis organization currently serving over 3,000 kids with 65% representing underserved communities.
Celebrating five years of serving Colorado students, the Denver Tennis Park is delivering on a promise to bring this wonderful sport to all who wish to play. A sport which has often been considered exclusive or elitist, tennis is neither at Denver Tennis Park. Rather, tennis is an accessible tool for youth development and holistic self-improvement.
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